July 4, 2009

Happy Birthday America!

image courtesy ktpupp
233 years ago our Declaration of Independence from Britain was proclaimed, and our fledgling nation was born! Happy Birthday to all Americans! Celebrate your freedom with something fun today! A don't forget to remember all the ladies and gentlemen to work hard every day to maintain our independence!

Did you know? The holiday was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, at which time the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, city bells rang, and bands played. It was not declared a legal holiday until 1941. Visit History.com for a more detailed history lesson.

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